2. Misc Information:
Credit hr: 3
Reference Books:
1. Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics by M. S. Qureshi & Aziz Akbar, A-1 Publishers, Urdu
Bazar, Lahore. (Latest Edition).
2. Soil Mechanics by A. R. Jumikis (Latest Edition).
3. Fundamental of Soil Mechanics by D. W. Taylor (Latest Edition).
4. Soil Mechanics by T. W. Lambe, Robert V. Whitman, John Willey & Sons. (Latest
Edition).
5. Soil Mechanics and Foundation, 16th edition, by B.C Punmia, Ashok Kumar, Arun k. Jain.
3. Course Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student will be able:
To understand the basic principles of soil mechanics such as the properties,
stress, deformation and strength of soil as well as ground calculation, so that the
students are able to apply these basic concepts and principles to analyze and
solve problems of ground foundation, combining relevant mechanics and structure
theories as well as knowledge of construction.
4. Course outline Theory :
1. Introduction To Soil Mechanics And Foundation
2. Physical Properties Of Soil And Engineering Classification
3. Permeability Of Soil
4. Compressibility Of Soil And Calculation Of Foundation Settlement
5. Shear Strength Of Soil And Bearing Capacity Of Foundation Soil
6. Soil Pressure And Slope Stability
7. Geotechnical Engineering Investigation For Engineering Construction
8. Shallow Foundation Designs On Natural Subsoil
9. Pile Foundation
10. Treatment Of Soft Foundation
5. Main Item
Allocated
%age
Allocated
Marks
Allocated Marks Distribution
Sub-Item Marks Total Marks
Sectionals
Assignments 10% 10
1 5
10
2 5
Quizzes 10% 10
1 5
10
2 5
Attendance 10% 10 1 10 10
Final Exam 70% 70 --- 70
Total Marks - 100 --- 100
Marking Criteria :
6. Main Item
Schedule
Sub-Item Announcement Week Due Week
Home Work /
Assignments
Assignment 1 4 7
Assignment 2 8 10
Quiz
Quiz 1 5 8
Quiz 2 10 11
Attendance --- --- ---
Final Exam --- --- To be decided
Proposed Schedule :
7. Chapter – 01 = Introduction to Soil Mechanics and Foundation
Contents of Chapter-01
Basic concepts :
Introduction to Soil Mechanics
Soil and its Constituents
Foundations
9. Introduction To Soil Mechanics:
Applied mechanics (also engineering mechanics) is a branch of the physical
sciences and the practical application of mechanics. Pure mechanics describes
the response of bodies (solids and fluids) or systems of bodies to external
forces. OR
Engineering Mechanics
A branch of physical science which deals with ( the states of rest or motion of )
Bodies under action of forces
Solid Mechanics
A branch of physical science which deals with (the states of rest or motion of )
solid bodies under action of forces
Fluid Mechanics
A branch of physical science which deals with (the states of rest or motion of )
fluids under action of forces
10. Statics
A branch of physical science which deals with the states of rest of rigid
bodies under action of forces
Dynamics
A branch of physical science which deals with the states of motion of rigid
bodies under action of forces
11. Soil Mechanics
Soil Mechanics is defined as the branch of engineering science which enables
an engineer to know theoretically or experimentally the behavior of soil under
the action of ;
1. Loads (static or dynamic)
2. Gravitational forces,
3. Water and ,
4. Temperature
Simply speaking it is the knowledge of engineering science, which deal with the
properties, behavior and performance of soil as a construction material or
foundation support.
12. Soil Mechanics
Terzaghi, a famous scientist defines soil mechanics as follows:
Soil mechanics is the application of Laws of Hydraulics and Mechanics to
engineering problem dealing with sediments and other unconsolidated
accumulations of solid particles produced by Mechanical and Chemical
Disintegration of rocks.
13. Explanation of Soil Mechanics
With the recent advances in the science of Engineering, the design and
execution of large projects, which at times were considered beyond
imagination and control, have now becomes quite common. Such are, sky
scrapers (high rise buildings), subways, maritime and off shore structures,
dams, bridges spanning the sea are some examples of large projects.
For the design and construction of almost all such projects the engineers
have to deal with both soil and rock, either as construction material or as a
foundation support.
14. Foundation :
A structural member that transfers the load of the
structure to the ground or soil.
The applied load must be transferred to a competent
soil.
Explanation
Building foundation is an underground structure that directly in contact with
the soil and spread the load of building to the ground so as to limit the soil
settlement of the building. In certain circumstances, it is also to withstand
the wind pressure.
15. Functionality of Foundation :
Spread the load of building structures to the broader and stronger area.
Spreading the load with uniform and constant manner (avoid differential
settlement)
To strongly hold the frame of the building, especially in high-rise buildings
Prepare a hard and flat surface
Requirements of Foundation :
Located in a safe place and to distribute all loads such as dead load, live
load, and wind load in an appropriate manner.
Sufficient in depth
Resistant to sulfate attack
